Burning purchased TV episodes to readable DVD format

I have purchased several TV episodes from the iTunes Music Store, and I'd like to burn them to a readable DVD that I can put in my DVD player... how do I do this?

and I'd like to burn them to a readable DVD that I can put in my DVD player... how do I do this?
Short answer: you can't
Due to the protection, video content cannot be burned on CD/DVD except on Data CD/DVD for backup.
The iTunes Store - Terms of Service say:
"You shall be entitled to export, burn (if applicable) or copy Products solely for personal, noncommercial use. You shall not be entitled to burn Video Products."
(chapter 9b)
Sorry,
M

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